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Trouble Diagnosis with Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester (Charging)AKS0079K
NOTE:
To ensure a complete and thorough diagnosis, the battery, starter and alternator test segments must be done
as a set from start to finish.
Before starting, perform the preliminary inspection. Refer to SC-29, "
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION" .
1. Turn off all loads on the vehicle electrical system.
2. Perform battery and starting system test with Battery/Starting/ Charging system tester.
3. Press “ENTER” to begin the charging system test.
4. Start engine.
5. Press “ENTER” until “LOADS OFF REV ENGINE 5 SEC” is dis- played.
6. Raise and hold the engine speed at 1,500 to 2,000 rpm for about 5 seconds, then return the engine to idle.
Once the increase in engine rpm is detected, press “ENTER” to
continue.
NOTE:

If after 30 seconds an increase in engine idle speed is not
detected, “RPM NOT DETECTED” will display.

Some engines may have a higher idle initially after starting,
particularly when the engine is cold. The tester may detect
this without any other action being taken. If this occurs, con-
tinue on with the testing process. The final results will not be affected.
7. The tester now checks the engine at idle and performs the “DIODE/RIPPLE” check.
8. When complete, the tester will prompt you to turn on the follow- ing electrical loads.

Heater fan set to highest speed. Do not run the A/C or wind-
shield defroster.

Headlamp high beam

Rear window defogger
NOTE:
Do not run the windshield wipers or any other cyclical loads.
9. Press “ENTER” to continue.
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10. Raise and hold the engine speed at 1,500 to 2,000 rpm for about
5 seconds, then return the engine to idle. Once the increase in
engine rpm is detected, press “ENTER” to continue.
NOTE:
If after 30 seconds an increase in engine idle speed is not
detected, “RPM NOT DETECTED” will be displayed. Press
“ENTER” to restart the test.
11. Diagnostic result is displayed on the tester. Refer to SC-27,
"DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART" .
12. Press “ENTER” then test output code is displayed. Record the test output code on the repair order.
13. Toggle back to the “DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN” for test results.
DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART
SEL421X
SEL422X
SEL577X
Diagnostic item Service procedure
CHARGING SYSTEM NORMAL Charging system is normal and will also show “DIODE RIPPLE” test result.
NO CHARGING VOLTAGE Go to SC-28, "
WORK FLOW" .
LOW CHARGING VOLTAGE
HIGH CHARGING VOLTAGE
DIODE RIPPLE NORMAL Diode ripple is OK and will also show “CHARGING VOLTAGE” test result.
EXCESS RIPPLE DETECTED Replace the alternator. Perform “DIODE RIPPLE” test again using Battery/Starting/Charging
system tester to confirm repair.
DIODE RIPPLE NOT DETECTED Go to SC-28, "
WORK FLOW" .

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4
Check “B” Terminal Circuit
1. CHECK “B” TERMINAL CONNECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check if “B” terminal is clean and tight.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair “B” terminal connection. Confirm repair by performing complete Battery/Starting/Charging system test.
2. CHECK ALTERNATOR “B” TERMINAL CIRCUIT
Check voltage between alternator “B” terminal E307 terminal 1 (B/R)
and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check the following.

Harness for open between alternator and fusible link
(VK45DE and VQ35DE AWD)

Harness for open between alternator and battery
(VQ35DE 2WD)
3. CHECK “B” TERMINAL CONNECTION (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
1. Start engine.
2. When engine running at idle and warm, check voltage between alternator “B” terminal E307 terminal 1 (B/R) and battery positive
terminal.
OK or NG
OK >> Go to SC-28, "WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check harness between battery and alternator for poor continuity.
1 (B/R) – Ground : Battery voltage
PKIA2944E
1 (B/R) – Battery positive terminal : Less than 0.2 V
PKIA2366E

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Removal and Installation AKS00AV7
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine front undercover, using power tools.
3. Remove radiator shroud (lower). Refer to CO-41, "
RADIATOR" .
4. Remove alternator, water pump and A/C compressor belt. Refer to EM-173, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove alternator mounting bolts, using power tools.
6. Disconnect alternator connector.
7. Remove “B” terminal nut.
8. Remove alternator ground harness mounting bolt.
9. Remove alternator assembly downward from the vehicle.
1. Alternator ground harness mounting bolt 2. B terminal nut 3. B terminal harness
4. Alternator Nut 5. Alternator bracket 6. Alternator connector
7. Alternator 8. Alternator mounting bolt 9. Alternator stay
10. Alternator mounting bolt 11. Alternator stay mounting bolt 12. Alternator ground harness : N·m (kg-m, in-lb) : N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) : Engine front
SKIB7209E
PKIA2954E
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Alternator Pulley Inspection
Perform the following.

Make sure that alternator pulley does not rattle.

Make sure that alternator pulley nut is tight.
Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal.

Install alternator, and check tension of belt. Refer to EM-173, "Checking Drive Belts" .
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten “B” terminal nut carefully.
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine front undercover, using power tools.
3. Remove alternator and power steering oil pump belt. Refer to EM-16, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Disconnect alternator connector.
5. Remove “B” terminal nut.
6. Remove harness clip and water hose bracket from alternator. Alternator pulley nut:
: 73.5 N·m (7.5 kg-m, 54 ft-lb)
1. B terminal nut 2. B terminal harness 3. Alternator connector
4. Alternator mounting bolt 5. Alternator stay mounting bolt 6. Alternator stay
7. Alternator
: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) : Engine front
PKIB8815E
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Disassembly and AssemblyAKS007AI
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS
1. Stator assembly 2. Slip ring 3. Rotor assembly
4. Retainer 5. Front bearing 6. Front bracket assembly
7. Pulley 8. Pulley nut 9. Fun guide
10. Double labyrinth seal 11. IC voltage regulator assembly 12. Diode assembly
13. Rear bracket assembly 14. B terminal nut 15. Through-bolt and nut : N·m (kg-m, in-lb) : N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
SKIB7210E

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VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS
1. Rear bearing 2. Rotor assembly 3. Retainer
4. Front bearing 5. Through-bolt 6. Front bracket assembly
7. Pulley 8. Pulley nut 9. Stator assembly
10. IC voltage regulator assembly 11. Diode assembly 12. Rear bracket assembly
13. B terminal nut : N·m (kg-m, in-lb) : N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) : Always replace after every disas- sembly
SKIB6480E

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PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsAIS002WV
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsAIS002WW
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
(J39570)
Chassis ear Location the noise
(J43980)
NISSAN Squeak and Rattle
Kit Repairing the cause of the noise
SIIA0993E
SIIA0994E
Tool name
Description
Engine ear Location the noise
SIIA0995E